AliasVault vs Browserpass
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted password managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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AliasVault
End-to-end encrypted password and email alias manager
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Browserpass
Browser extension front-end for the pass manager
| Feature | AliasVault | Browserpass |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Password Managers | Password Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ISC |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,999 | ★ 1,009 |
| First released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Replaces | 1Password, SimpleLogin | LastPass extension, 1Password extension |
Why pick each one
Choose Browserpass if…
- Released under the ISC license
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is AliasVault or Browserpass better?
Neither is universally better. AliasVault has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are AliasVault and Browserpass free and open-source?
Yes. AliasVault is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Browserpass under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AliasVault and Browserpass with Docker?
AliasVault: yes. Browserpass: check the project docs for container support.